Virginia drafts version of sex offender notification plan
A Virginia Crime Commission task force drafted a three tiered Megan's Law style plan to notify residents when a convicted sex offender is released nearby. The system would use a point based risk score to classify offenders as low moderate or high and inform the public accordingly while balancing concerns of stigma and public safety. The final proposal is due by September with a General Assembly recommendation possible in the next session.
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Teen charged in stabbing death of Huntington woman
Huntington police charged 19 year old Oregon resident Jeffrey Baels with kidnapping and murder in the death of Barbara A. Blevins 36 found slain in her apartment with two chest wounds and a cord around the neck. Blevins a single mother of two daughters and family members suspect the killer was someone she knew. Authorities did not release a motive or additional details.
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Day Chapter 33 Meets for Disabled American Veterans Mercer Chapter No 33
The Disabled American Veterans Mercer County Chapter No 33 meets at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bluefield Community Center with refreshments. A cast call for A Tuna Christmas will be held Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Summit Theatre directed by Eleanor Ken singer. The Mercer County Historical Society meets Tuesday at the East River Mountain Overlook with a 6 to 7 p.m. picnic and Fred Bell presenting. Memorial Elementary PTO hosts a back to school barbecue Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria with a lawn chair or blanket and dessert. a School Improvement Council vacancy will be filled. The Mount Zion Baptist Church Christian education board observes annual day Sunday at 3 p.m. with Mrs. Edris Miller as guest speaker. East River Regional Widowed Persons Service meets Monday at 6 p.m. for a carry-in dinner at College Avenue Baptist Church. Bloodmobile at Princeton Presbyterian Church Monday from noon to 6 p.m. also noting extended contracts and Hepatitis B vaccines and other local actions. next regular meeting Tuesday Sept 2. PCH board meets Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Board Room. Monroe County Board of Education to hold special session Monday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss coaches salaries and finance.
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Old Fashion Day and Flea Market Held All Day
An old fashion day and flea market runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Singers line dancers cloggers and entertainers are needed for the event. For more information call 589-7083. The McDowell County Health Department schedule for Aug 25 29 lists general health clinic on Monday breast and cervical cancer screening on Tuesday and immunization sessions on Wednesday and Friday with morning hours.
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Wheeling-Pitt Fires Up Furnace After Long Strike
Wheeling-Pitt resumes iron production at its No 5 furnace in Mingo Junction Ohio as 4500 strikers begin returning. By August 12 an agreement ended the strike, with 25000 workers affected across seven plants in WV Ohio and PA. The move signals a broader restart and includes a 2000 signing bonus and pension guarantees.
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Mother sues police over fatal chase in West Virginia
Berkeley County widow alleges state police and a TV crew shared blame for Amanda Smailes 21, of Inwood, dying when Robert Sparkman slammed into her car during a pursuit in November 1996. Sparkman got up to 10 years in prison for DUI. lawsuit targets Plumer and the Real Stories crew.
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